| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $229.35 | 7.450% | $246.4366 | $246.44 | $246.45 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.95 | 8.611% | $254.0954 | $254.10 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.68 | 11.823% | $178.559 | $178.56 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.46 | 6.696% | $122.1242 | $122.12 | $122.10 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.97 | 5.359% | $228.5974 | $228.60 | $228.60 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.76 | 9.510% | $259.2759 | $259.28 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.61 | 6.590% | $136.0195 | $136.02 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,318.78 | $1,425.1080 | $1,425.12 | $1,425.10 | $1,425.10 | |